Mark 14:45

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him.

American Standard Version (1901)

And when he was come, straightway he came to him, and saith, Rabbi; and kissed him.

Bible in Basic English

And when he had come, he went straight to him and said, Master; and gave him a kiss.

Free Bible Version

Judas went right up to Jesus. “Rabbi,” he said, and kissed him affectionately.

Geneva Bible 1599

And assoone as hee was come, hee went straightway to him, and saide, Haile Master, and kissed him.

King James (Authorized) Version

And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him.

One Unity Resource Bible

When he had come, immediately he came to him, and said, “Rabbi, Rabbi! ·Teacher, Teacher·!” and kissed him.

Translation for Translators

So, when Judas arrived, he immediately went to Jesus and said, “My teacher!” Then he kissed Jesus on his neck/cheek.

Unlocked Literal Bible

When Judas arrived, immediately he came up to Jesus and said, “Rabbi,” and he kissed him.

Noah Webster Bible

And as soon as he was come, he goeth immediately to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him.

World English Bible

When he had come, immediately he came to him and said, “Rabbi! Rabbi!” and kissed him.

Young's Literal Translation

and having come, immediately, having gone near him, he saith, 'Rabbi, Rabbi,' and kissed him.

Context

The Betrayal of Jesus

⁴⁴Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him and lead Him away securely.”⁴⁵Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him.

Summary

Mark 14:45 describes the moment when Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus with a kiss in the Garden of Gethsemane. This act of betrayal fulfilled the prophecy and set in motion the events leading to Jesus' crucifixion. The kiss, a symbol of affection and friendship, was used by Judas to identify Jesus to the soldiers. This verse serves as a poignant reminder of the treachery and deceit that can exist even among those who are close to Jesus.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And they laid hands on him, and took him. After Christ had said to Judas, "friend, wherefore art thou come?" as in Matthew; and also, "Judas, betrayest thou the son of man with a kiss?" as in Luk 22:48; See Gill on Mat 26:50. . Mark 14:47 mar 14:47 mar 14:47 mar 14:47And one of them that stood by,.... One of the disciples that stood by Jesus, as Judas was betraying him, and the soldiers were laying hold on him, Peter by name: drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear; his right ear; the servant's name was Malchus; See Gill on Mat 26:51.